On Friday 16 February, the European Commission opened an in-depth investigation into the planned merger between Praxair and Linde, out of concerns that it could reduce competition on the market for the supply of certain gases.
Praxair (United States) and Linde (Germany) are two of the four largest companies in the world operating on the market for the provision of industrial, medical and specialist gases, which are vital for certain activities. Although there are other companies present in...